Online Scams in Santa Fe

Fake Native American Art Auction Websites and Social Media Stores

Social media accounts and standalone websites claim to sell authenticated Pueblo pottery, Navajo weavings, and Zuni jewelry sourced directly from New Mexico artisans at below-gallery prices. Items received are mass-produced imports, often from China or Mexico, bearing no relation to the advertised Native American artists or nations. The Indian Arts and Crafts Act makes selling fake Native American goods illegal, but enforcement online is uneven.